A nice story about how hard it can be to go forward after losing someone you love. A beautiful concept about how someone can help you grieve after theA nice story about how hard it can be to go forward after losing someone you love. A beautiful concept about how someone can help you grieve after they are gone.

I must say I was a little disappointed in the end. I felt the book was very 'long' in certain areas; however when it got to the end, I feel as though they rushed to end it.

I would recommend this book to those who are romantic at heart. At almost 500 pages, this books can drag; so be patient.

*Update* For those considering the movie. DON'T. I saw it last night and was really looking forward to it. I can not even tell you how disappointed I was. They destroyed the very core of this book and made it in to some pointless 2 hour movie that left me feeling mad as hell....more

So I must say I am hugely disappointed in this book. I was 200 pages in and felt like nothing had happened. So I thought well the ending must be sometSo I must say I am hugely disappointed in this book. I was 200 pages in and felt like nothing had happened. So I thought well the ending must be something special. Nope. The book ends just as it began, which was pretty boring and unspectacular. I had to force myself to finish and it was a painful process. As a fan of Ahern's other novels, I was hoping for much more....more

This is the second Ahern novel I have read. I really enjoyed this one; although I won't say I enjoyed how it was wrapped up.

The trials and tribulationThis is the second Ahern novel I have read. I really enjoyed this one; although I won't say I enjoyed how it was wrapped up.

The trials and tribulations of Rosie, her best friend Alex, and other important people in her life all written in the form of e-mails, instant messages, and other letters. The book itself is about the lifelong friendship; as well as the love that never seemed to work out.

Certain aspects of the book were predictable, however it always had you hoping for what seemed to never work out. I think this novel was another strong addition to Ahern's growing list of books....more